The Journal
Bridal guidance from our Tulsa atelier: couture process notes, real commissions, and calm advice for the journey ahead.
August 29, 2026
Custom Wedding Dresses in Tulsa: Everything You Need to Know
At Valentine Bridal, we design and create custom wedding gowns from our Tulsa atelier for brides looking for thoughtful design, exceptional fit, beautiful materials, and craftsmanship that feels worthy of the occasion.
August 28, 2026
Wedding Dress Alterations Tulsa | The Ultimate Bridal Alterations Guide
At Valentine Bridal, we specialize in wedding dress alterations in Tulsa, from classic fit adjustments and hemming to intricate lacework, structural changes, and complete gown transformations.
December 31, 2025
Kyra
Some love stories feel like they belong in the mountains. Kyra’s was one of them. This summer, Kyra said “I do” in the breathtaking Utah mountains, surrounded...
July 18, 2024
Tonya
A Rocky Start Turned Stunning Finish At Valentine Bridal, every bride’s story is unique, and sometimes the journey to the perfect dress comes with unexpected...
June 29, 2024
Kateland
Silk, Lace, and a Thousand Ruffles To say it was an honor to work with Kateland and create her dream wedding dress would be a massive understatement....
January 31, 2024
Macey
I’m so excited to share the story of Macey who tied the knot on October 15th, 2023, at the historic Harwelden Mansion. Nestled in picturesque surroundings,...
March 20, 2023
Tiffany
What a VISION Tiffany is as a bride. Tiffany has such an eye for style and I’m honored she choose me to create her dream dress! Our goal with her gown was to...
February 8, 2023
Audra
Timeless. Regal. Breathtaking. Audra and her bespoke wedding gown truly embody all three. In our first consultation Audra and I (Sonni) quickly bonded. From...
January 31, 2023
Darcey
Darcey is a true beauty inside and out and her dress was nothing short of STUNNING. From our first meeting, Darcey had a clear vision in mind and we couldn’t...
January 23, 2023
Rose
“Rose” is the first of our ready-to-wear gowns to be debuted and we couldn’t be more in love with her! For the last 9 years Valentine Bridal has focused solely...
January 9, 2023
Sadie
“Modern Cinderella” From the beginning, Sadie made it clear that she wanted her dress to have a wow, fairytale moment full of sparkle. So after hours of...
June 10, 2022
Madeline
Getting the opportunity to partner with AMAZING vendors is truly a blessing. Especially when the collaboration leads to this something this gorgeous! Felix...
July 28, 2021
Shelby
Shelby & Alaric I fell in love with Shelby and her entourage in our first meeting and wish I could create custom gowns for them over and over again. Shelby...
July 21, 2021
Landes
Landes & Jack April showers brought beautiful May flowers for Landes’ big day. Landes and Jack were married at Willow Creek Mansion located on the historical...
April 22, 2021
Demi
Elegance. Grace. Class. Just a few words to describe the beautiful Demi and her custom wedding dress! Demi’s gown is a fitted sheath silhouette made of a...
April 21, 2021
Rachel C.
Rachel’s Winter wonderland wedding was one for the books! Rachel and her now husband said “I do” in the beautiful Colorado mountains at the breathtaking Black...
February 17, 2021
Kiley
Kiley made the most stunning bride and we are honored to have created her dream dress! Kiley dress is a fitted trumpet silhouette with a gathered skirt that...
November 19, 2020
Moriah
Moriah is definitely what I consider to be a DREAM BRIDE! From the start she wanted me to stretch my design legs and go for something big, unique and in her...
August 20, 2020
Rachel G.
Rachel & Riley Rachel was such a joy to work with from start to finish! She came in with an open mind and a desire to do something unique with her dress. All...
April 10, 2018
Kenna
Where to even begin with Kenna... Kenna and her family has such special place in my heart and I wish I could make her dresses forever!!! I had the pleasure of...
January 13, 2018
Ann
In addition to our custom wedding dresses something we LOVE to do is recreate a mother's wedding dress for her daughter. And that's exactly what we had the...
January 9, 2018
Adrienne
Timeless. Elegant. Breathtaking. Adrienne and Eric's wedding day was gorgeous from start to finish! Adrienne's custom wedding dress is so dreamy and we had a...
December 27, 2017
"Without foundations, there can be no fashion" - Christian Dior
Christian Dior's famous quote "Without foundations, there can be no fashion" speaks to the importance of fit when it comes to fashion. A garment can be the...
June 27, 2017
Liz
Liz & Brett April 29th, 2017 April's end brought a new beginning for Liz and Brett. Surrounded by their closet friends and family, these two love birds said "I...
June 20, 2017
Taylor
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May 9, 2017
How Valentine Bridal Began
Hello there! My name is Sonni Jackson and I am the proud owner of Valentine Bridal. The business is going on 4 years strong and I realized I have never...
March 22, 2017
Teal death do us part...
Teal and copper are one of the trendiest combinations for brides to choose for their wedding! The vintage deep teal combined with the modern copper metals...
February 8, 2017
Brides of Oklahoma Magazine - Gown Shoot
What an honor it was to be a part of the Brides of Oklahoma magazine gown shoot! The team at Brides of Oklahoma did a fantastic job coordinating a truly...
January 24, 2017
Stacey
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January 20, 2017
Allison
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January 9, 2017
Chelsea
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November 8, 2016
Chassi
Chassi and Jake September 16, 2016 Summer’s end brought a new beginning for Chassi and Jake. They were blessed with a beautiful wedding venue , the Bride’s...
September 21, 2016
Dayna
Dayna and Jason were married September 10th, 2016 at the gorgeous Spain Ranch in Jenks, OK. Their wedding day was the epitome of elegance and class. Dayna was...
August 15, 2016
Cassi
Meet Cassi! Brian and Cassi were married June 25th, 2016 at their gorgeous family lake house. Cassi was not your traditional bride and had quite some trouble...
August 12, 2016
Modern Day Garden Party
This modern day garden party has been one of our favorite style shoots to date!! The Mayo Event + Design team outdid themselves!! They just recently opened up...
August 10, 2016
Pearl District Building Style Shoot
If you haven't see the brand new Pearl District Building, you must go see it! We had the pleasure of working with some amazingly talented vendors and put...
July 25, 2016
What if I don’t like the dress once it’s finished?
The is a huge question! It can be nerve-racking to a bride starting this process not being able to see to finished project or not knowing if what she likes in...
July 19, 2016
Finding your fabric...
Having the right fabric is crucial when selecting the dress of your dreams. Some fabrics are more on the formal side while others are casual. Here are some...
July 18, 2016
How long does it take?
This is a question we get all the time from our brides! The time it takes to make a dress from start to finish greatly depends on the dress itself! The biggest...
July 5, 2016
Julie - Part 2
We are so excited to debut Julie's 2nd dress!!! Julie's 2nd wedding was held in the beautiful country on Armenia! Julie wanted something playful for her 1st...
June 14, 2016
Calleigh
Calleigh and Lucas have know each other most of their lives. They attended the same school, same church, and were in the same friend groups. But only until a...
June 12, 2016
Julie - Part 1
When we first met with Julie she had only be living in America for a few months. She had traveled across the world from Perpignan, France with her Fiancé to...
May 27, 2016
Amelia
Amelia was such a joy to work with from the start! Amelia's dress journey with us began in July of 2015. Amelia wanted her dress to be simple (but not boring),...
May 27, 2016
Morgan
Meet Morgan! Her and David we married at Moore Farms on March 19th, 2016. Morgan's dress journey started about 20 years ago, the day her mom got married! Fast...
May 27, 2016
Maddie
Meet Maddie! Maddie came to us January of 2015 after Casey popped the question on December 16th, 2014 at Dry Gulch USA. 10 short months later Maddie and Casey...
January 22, 2016
Luci's Couture Experience
Where to even begin with Luci... Luci's journey began April, 2014 when the love of her life, Evan, got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. And of...
October 26, 2015
Jordan
Jordan and her group were a blast to work with from the start! Every fitting was filled with laughter and a bit of sarcasm. They were a breath of fresh air and...
October 14, 2015
Gianna
Meet Gianna and Wes! These two love birds said “I do” on September 3rd, 2015 in the beautiful Kirkland Chapel at Camp Loughridge. Gianna was glowing the entire...
September 17, 2015
Marie
Meet Marie and Nathan! This stunning couple was married July 12th, 2015 in the backyard of the Dresser Mansion. Marie came to me in the Spring of 2015...
June 30, 2015
Elizabeth
Meet Elizabeth! Her and Josh were married June 28th at Outdoor I Do's. Their vows to each other were so beautiful and there wasn't a dry eye in the crowd!...
June 22, 2015
Olivia
Olivia came to us in the the fall of 2014 with a very clear vision. She wanted a whimsical lace gown with a touch of ballerina . Her dress is a ballgown...
May 12, 2015
Victoria
Meet Victoria! Her and her husband we married January 18th surrounded by friends and family at their home church. Victoria wore a custom sheath gown with an...
May 12, 2015
Luci
Where to even begin with Luci... Luci approached me the the Spring of 2014 and said she had a really unique vision for her dress. And unique it was!! In our...
May 12, 2015
Erica
I first met Erica in the spring of 2014. I instantly fell in love with her vision for her wedding dress and couldn't wait to get started! Erica and her husband...
March 17, 2015
FAQs
Ever wonder how we turn your dream dress into reality? Here are answers to common questions other brides have asked. Feel free to comment with any additional...
October 27, 2014
Ball-gown
A ball-gown silhouette is great for a pear shape. Having the dress fitted at your natural waistline makes your waist look small giving you a beautiful...
September 10, 2014
Trumpet
A trumpet is also a great silhouette for a bride with a triangle shape. It is similar to a mermaid, but is fitted above the knee to allow for better movement....
July 27, 2014
Picking Your Silhouette
With the many bridal silhouettes out there it can make it very confusing for brides when they start shopping. Where do you start? What are the differences? And...
July 15, 2014
The Year of Organza
The 2014 trends are in full swing! How do they translate for bridal? The first trend is fantasy! Many brides envision themselves as a fairy tale princess on...
December 27, 2013
My Couture Experience
"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." -Coco Chanel As a young girl I always wanted to be different. Sometimes that lead to me wearing...
December 13, 2013
Why a Custom Dress?
One of the first things we are often asked is "Why buy a custom dress" While the answers are many and vary greatly for each bride, we thought it would be worth...